Rockcontinuum: Recent Episodes
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This week's episode of the Rockcontinuum is informed by August's languid and lazy heat, and it's concomitant need for water and features new music from Hug, Richard Thompson, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Rockfor, Quiet Sun (remix) and Peter Gabriel, with refreshing sounds from High Dials, Sharp Pins, Van Dyke Parks, Captain Beefheart, the Millenium, Cornelius and much more. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD takomaradio.org
This week's edition of the Rockcontinuum careens between hard mod, chamber pop, quintessential prog, synthpop remix, classic rock, experimental jazz and points between, and presents new music from Hanging Stars, Luke Haines, David (Bowie) Jones, Teenage Fanclub, SML, Scritti Politti (remix) & Robyn Hitchcock, inconspicuously merging with songs by the Soft Machine, the Smile, Finn Brothers, Jane Weaver, the Nice, the Aliens, Spirit, Clientele, White Fence, Kinks and others. Originally broadcast on WOWD July 27, 2026.
Here's the latest episode of the Rockcontinuum celebrating Roger McGuinn's Birthday with a spotlight on the life and music of the musician who formented 4 genres of Rock Music; Folk Rock, Psych Rock, Country Rock and Jangle Rock. Also, new music from Kiwi Jr., Cornelius, Sharp Pins and Peter Gabriel, with a few British music hall type numbers thrown in, and much more. For your musical pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD.
The Strawberry Moon Edition of the Rockcontinuum is now available and presents new music from Immersion, Quiet Sun (new remix), Elephant Stone, Pye Corner, Horselords and Anton Pearson camouflaged with songs from Bowie, Who, Zappa, White Fence, Crowded House, Doors, Soundcarriers, Robyn Hitchcock, Bonzos, Andy Partridge and friends, with birthday nods to Mitchell Froom & Roger Ruskin Spear, and a few strawberry songs folded in for your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD-FM. (Note: Image relates to first song in the program).
Amidst things fisheye in DC, Rockcontinuum's bill of fare this week includes new music from Marc Hadley, the Young Sinclairs, Peter Gabriel, the Mellons, of Montreal and Robyn Hitchcock, interspersed with the Spoonful, Tony Poole, Badfinger, OTC, Manna/Mirage, Kinks, Byrds, Chills, Ferry, Doors and more, w/a birthday nod to Nilsson and a few baby blues thrown in for good measure. Hosted by John Paige and originally broadcast on WOWD, Monday June 15th.
Starting June off, this edition of the Rockcontinuum offers new music from the Young Sinclairs, Cornelius (w/Sean Lennon), the Allah-las, Peter Gabriel, Boards of Canada, the Swell Brothers, Tyondai Braxton, Paul McCartney, Play Time and Ed O'Brien blended in with the likes of Randy Newman, Twigs, XTC, Can, Bowie, He Said, Kinks, Angine de Poitrine and so much more with a couple odes to Friday thrown in for good measure. Originally broadcast on WOWD, For your musical pleasure in our present state.
Take a break from the barrage with a dreamy Rockcontinuum Program featuring new music from the Junipers, White Fence, Jeff Parker, Suss, Robyn Hitchcock, Of Montreal, System 7 and the Lemon Twigs commingled with tracks from the Triptides, the Who, Wire, Montage, Broken Bells, Dylan, Bowie, Devo and much more, w/a few shelter songs thrown in. Originally broadcast on WOWD, hosted by John Paige. For your musical pleasure in our present state.
Stop! (right there, mister!) Look! (Thank you!) and Listen! (to the latest Rockcontinuum, with new music from Horse Lords, White Fence, Cornelius, System 7 (Steve Hillage), Angelo de Augustine and Tony Poole commingled with tunes by the likes of John Cale, the Byrds, Lemon Twigs, Lovin' Spoonful, Angine de Poitrine, Traffic, Split Enz, Divine Comedy, the Chemistry Set and much more, with mini-tributes to Ed Cassidy (Spirit), David LaFlamme (It's a Beautiful Day) and Beverly Martyn. Originally broadcast on WOWD on Monday, May 4, for your listening pleasure in our present state).
On the 4/20 edition of the Rockcontinuum, we'll sing a song of sixpence and four & twenty, with new music from Green Ray, Tom Waits/Massive Attack, Tatsu Akiba, Peter Gabriel, Dave Newhouse, BCMC, Angine de Poitrine, Tony Poole, Lemon Twigs and Bhopal's Flowers blended with tracks from the likes of Hitchcock/Partridge, Hatfield & the North, Steve Gunn, Yardbirds, Mutton Birds, Traffic, Angelo de Augustine, Kinks and more gems from the 60's to the present right to your door. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org
Treat yourself to the this week's episode of the Rockcontinuum, for new music from Ensemble Volcanic Ash, Robyn Hitchcock, Paul McCartney, White Fence, Angine de Poitrine, New Pornographers, Memorials and Horse Lords with the deep rich flavors of groups like Quilt, Roxy Music, Robert Wyatt, Divine Comedy, Bee Gees, the La's, Split Enz, Deerhunter and much more. For your musical pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD April 6, 2026.
Unearth some new and old gems on the Rockcontinuum, this week with new music from Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere, Janel Leppin, Angine de Poitrine, Gong, Wire, Daniel Romano & Lemon Twigs as well as tunes by the likes of White Fence, Elephant Stone, Bowie, Kinks, Fripp, Zombies, Lickerish Quartet just to scratch the surface. For your musical pleasure in our present state. With John Paige, originally broadcast on WOWD 3/23/26.
Celebrating the time and weather change, Monday's Rockcontinuum offers new music from Smoking Trees, Robyn Hitchcock, Suss, Peter Gabriel, New Pornographers and Angelo de Augustine, alongside tunes from Syd Barrett, Sun Ra, Crowded House, Procol Harum, Damon Albarn, XTC, Yardbirds, and the like, a mini-tribute to Counry Joe and a few elephant tunes parading through. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on Monday (3/9) at 4pm on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Streaking across the airwaves and internet, this episode of the Rockcontinuum features new music from Albarn/Chatten/Tempest, White Fence, Billy Fuller (ex-Beak) and New Pornographers sprinkled in the mix of 'chunes by the Move, Ultravox, Gong, Chills, H.P. Lovecraft, Pulp, Air, Chad & Jeremy, Roxy Music and so much more. For your listening pleasure in our present state. John Paige hosts. Originally broadcast on WOWD 2/23/28
The Heart of Winter Edition of the Rockcontinuum is now available, dispersing new music from Peter Gabriel, Steven Brown (Tuxedomoon), Spencer Cullum, New Pornographers, Jane Weaver & Setting intermixed with songs by the likes of the Airplane, Elroy, Byrds, Roxy Music, Olivia Tremor Control, XTC, Sharp Pins, Bowie and much more, w/a mini-tribute to Ralph Towner and a couple of whistling songs thrown in for good measure. Originally broadcast on WOWD (takomaradio.org) on 2/9. For your musical pleasure in our present state.
A repeat of the 2024 broadcast of the 'Routes of the Dukes of Stratosphear'. The Dukes were XTC's psychedlic alter-ego band and put out two collections of songs in homage to the psychedelia of the 60's. This week's Rockcontinuum, plays the music, tells the stories behind the recording and features some of the songs that influenced the Dukes. With John Paige, originally broadcast on WOWD on August 20, 2024.
The Rockcontinuum returns with the first program of the New Year, featuring new music from Gong, Daniel Romano's Outfit, Peter Gabriel and Cate Le Bon intermingled with songs from Jack Bruce, XTC, Sharp Pins, Fountains of Wayne, Midlake, Steve Martin (Caro), Fifth Daughter, Talk Talk, the Necks and much more. For your (continued) pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 1/12/26
The Rockcontinuum wraps up the dumpster fire of 2025 with an All 2025 Music Program, featuring the Rockcontinuum Top Ten Albums. For your pleasure in our present state and to fortify you into the New Year!
With jangles 'n' chiming, mostly cheer w/a side of curmudgeon, this episode of the Rockcontinuum ushers in it's pre-holiday program, featuring new music from Melody's Echo Chamber, Sharp Pins, Oneohtrix Point Never, Steve Gunn, Lemon Twigs and others, intermingled with songs from Robert Wyatt, Beak, XTC, Sufjan, Kinks, Beep Seals, Water From Your Eyes, Monkees, Divine Comedy, DC5 & much more, sprinkled with some seasonal (and seasonal sounding) 'chunes. All for your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3
After a Thanksgiving stuffing, Rockcontinuum offers a mix of new music (Suss, Lemon Twigs, Juana Molina, Bhopal's Flowers, Sharp Pins, Beatles &, Oneohtrix Point Never) and forerunners (Mutton Birds, Grip Weeds, Roxy Music, Divine Comedy, Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Jim Noir, Hatfield and Bowie amongst others) with a trio of Laurie Anderson 'n pals set. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on Dec. 1 on WOWD takomaradio.org. Support our community radio station (and tell 'em Rockcontinuum sent you).
Tune into the Fall Almanac edition of the Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) for new music, including the Cleaners from Venus, Makaya McCraven, Juana Molina, Claire Rousay and others intermingled with tunes from Eyelids, Scritti, Ches Smith, Bowie, Beck, Greys, Crowded House, Divine Comedy, Dandies and others with mini-birthday nods to Jeff Buckley and Gene Clark. Presented for your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Barrelling into the holiday season, indulge in this week's Rockcontinuum with new music from Oneohtrix Point Never, the Beatles, Tortoise, Divine Comedy, Natural Information Society and more, raked together with 'chunes by Magazine, Soundcarriers, Cate Le Bon, Komputer, Kinks, Syd, Donovan, Arzachel, Genesis, Sugarcubes, XTC and others, and oblique mini-tributes to Bert Jansch & John Barry on their birthdays. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org 11/3.
This Monday's Rockcontinuum presents new music from the Divine Comedy, Tame Impala, Darkside, Super Furry Animals, the Necks, Sharp Pins & Vanity Mirror, brushing up against songs from the likes of the Moodies, Chemistry Set, Crimson, Billy Nicholls, Roxy Music, Beta Band, Kinks, Rutles, Picchio dal Pozzo, Spirit, Cate Le Bon, Beach Boys and a myriad of others, with a doff of the hat to Tom Petty on his BD. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Bill of fare for this week's Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) includes new music from Juana Molina, Fred Frith, Cate Le Bon, Bitchin Bajas, Swell Brothers, Divine Comedy and others, interlaced with tunes from John Cale, Left Banke, John Martyn, Chills, Matthew Sweet, Yardbirds, Manzanera/Mackay, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kinks, Pugwash, Donovan and much more, plus a tribute to folk jazz double bassist supreme; Danny Thompson. For your musical pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.com.
This week's Rockcontinuum bites the bullet and embraces the autumnal equinox, offering new music from Trio of Bloom, Immersion, The Divine Comedy, Manzanera/Mackay, Jerome Bradley Earl & Gruff Rhys intermixed with such unlikely cohorts as White Fence, David Bowie, Colorama, Small Faces, Hitchcock, Cream, Natural Information Society, the Kinks and much more, with a mini-tribute to Bobby Hart, and all sprinkled with a few autumnal tunes. For your musical pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.com.
Don't set the wayback machine too far, since this episode of the Rockcontinuum presents new music from Daniel Romano, Manzanera/Mackay, Gruff Rhys, Dave Newhouse, Cate Le Bon, Water From Your Eyes and others blended with a swirl of such artists as Jane Weaver, Spirit, Sunshine Fix, Turtles, White Fence, Byrds, Electric Looking Glass, Lovin' Spoonful, Wondermints, Sufjan, Moodies, Crowded House, Rupert Hine and much more. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Do you like games? If you do, this week's Rockcontinuum has a few offbeat 'game' songs, plus new music from Claire Rousay, Radiohead, The Necks, Crowded House & Water From Your Eyes mingled with tracks from Furs, Soundtracks, Bowie, Jim Noir, Doors, Crimson, Amadou & Miriam, Neon Neon and much more. Originally broadcast Monday, August 25th on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org. For your listening pleasure in our new dark age.
Closing out the dog days of summer, this week's Rockcontinuum with John Paige offers up new music from Crowded House, Immersion, Gruff Rhys, Natural Information Society, Bitchin' Bajas and others mixed in with 'chunes from Ceramic Dog, Terry Reid, Beta Band, Tom Lehrer, XTC, Scritti Politti, Soft Machine, Kinks, Bonzos, Gwenno, John Lennon and that's not the half of it! For your listening pleasure in our new dark age. Originally broadcast on WOWD August 11th.
Today's Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) offers new music from Peter Gabriel, Grip Weeds, Cate Le Bon, Tame Impala, Manzanera/Mackay, Panda Bear and Mystic Seers, with birthday tributes to Richard Wright, Mike Bloomfield & Gerald Casale, a mini-tribute to Tom Lehrer and a marking of the one year anniversary of the passing of Martin Phillipps (the Chills) . Leave us not forget the RC stalwarts which form the backbone of the program (such as the Fabs, Fontaines, Gong, Turtles, Lemon Twigs, Move, Blur, et al.). For your listening pleasure in our present state.
For your listening pleasure in our present state, Monday's Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) mixes music new (Gwenifer Raymond, Ty Segall, Louis Phillipe, Liam Finn, Skullcap, Gruff Rhys, Luke Haines, TFS and others) and older (Secret Machines, Lennon, Love, Roxy Music, Genesis, Richard Thompson, Jellyfish et al.) with a triple-finn platter and songs everybody knows. Originally broadcast Monday, June 30, 2025 on WOWD , takomaradio.org
Maestro has left the building. This episode of the Rockcontinuum pays tribute to the irreplaceable musical phenomenon, Brian Wilson, with an hour+ of idiosyncratic, mostly post-Beach Boys Today selections. Plus new music from Ty Segall, Cate Le Bon, Water From Your Eyes & more. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3 fm on 6/16/25. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
On the airwaves, this week's Rockcontinuum displays new music from Ty Segall, Brad Mehldau (& Grizzly Bear), Ian Bailey, Louis Phillipe & the Nightmail, Sufjan, Uhlmann/Johnson/Wilkes, Dummy and others covertly mingling with the likes of John Cale, Robert Wyatt, Jane Weaver, Mystic Seers, Randy Newman, Dave Newhouse, Wire, a Beatle Song which is too much, bd nods to Charlie Watts and Jason Falkner plus some solar flare activity. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org June 2, 2025. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
Current Episode of the Rockcontinuum features new music from the Laissez Fairs, Daniel Romano, Yorke/Pritchard, Asteroid No. 4, Das Koolies and others, interjected with songs by Jack Bruce, Camera, Spirit, Gwenno, Love, Beefheart, Air, Chills, the Who, Manzanera, Paul Lake, Stones plus much more. And, yes, a bee mini-theme. Originally broadcast 5/19 on WOWD. For your pleasure in our present state.
Dig into the new full course Rockcontinuum featuring new music from Matmos, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Natural Information Society w/Bitchin' Bajas, and others served with tunes from Eno, Everlies, Kraftwerk, Love, Grays, Syd, ISB, Deehunter,Monkees, Darkel, the Doors and much more with a mini-tribute to David Thomas. For your listening pleasure in our present state, Origianlly broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Newly discovered signs of life on K2-18b? And new music on this week's Rockcontinuum includes songs from Thom Yorke, Divine Comedy, NIS & Bitchin Bajas, Barker and others alongside some from Spirit, Doves, Hollies, Matching Mole, Iggy, Elf Power, Blegvad, Pretty Things, Traffic, George Harrison et al. Originally broadcast on April 21st on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
Latest sonic exploration on the Rockcontinuum includes new songs from the New Pornographers, Ian Bailey, Jenny Hval, Wet Leg and others, commingled with Byrds, Beak>, Beta Band, Phil Manzanera, XTC, Fontaines DC, Fifth Daughter, Randy Newman, Spencer Cullum, to name a few, plus a tip of the hat to Florian Schneider on his birthday, with a 3 Finn special thrown in. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org
In these sour times, this week's Rockcontinuum offers a couple songs with sweet nectar themes, plus new music from Jane Weaver, Dave Newhouse, Immersion/Suss, Snapped Ankles, Thom Yorke and others intermingled with tunes from Genesis, Youngbloods, Richard and Linda Thompson, Phil Manzanera, White Fence, Small Faces, Len Price 3, Stones, Blegvad and others with a tip 'o' the birthday hat to Holger Czuky and Nick Lowe. For your pleasure in our pleasant state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org
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This week's Rockcontinuum is chock full of new music from the likes of Fred Frith, Black Country, New Road, the Bug Club, Blackwood Station, the Chills, Doves, Charles Moothart, Tim Hecker and more, casually mingling with tunes from the Chemistry Set, Bonzos, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Family, Roxy Music, the Who and the like. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
On this week's Rockcontinuum with John Paige; new music from Fifth Daughter, Fontaines DC, Echolalia, The Smile, Flower Machine & Immersion/Suss, commingled with tracks from Richard & Linda Thompson, Fountains of Wayne, King Crimson, Lemon Twigs, Phil Manzanera, Spirit, Sufjan Stevens, Jefferson Airplane and many others. Plus, more Nicky Hopkins tunes on his birthday and a mini-tribute to Jamie Muir. For your listening pleasure in our new dark age. Originally broadcast on WOWD Takoma Park on 2/24/25.
The bill of fare for this week's Rockcontinuum includes new music from Darkside, Ferry/Barrat, Das Coolies, Chills. Graham Lewis and others, mingled w/songs by Soundcarriers, Lothar & the Hand People, Divine Comedy, Kinks, Mogwai, XTC, Colorama, Devo, Soft Machine and much more. Plus 'chunes with Nicky Hopkins and a tribute to Mike Ratledge, Keyboardist Extraordinaire with the Soft Machine. For your listening pleasure in our new dark age. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Digging in for the year, this week’s Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) offers invocations, anxiety, resistance and maybe even some wisdom with tunes by Rain Parade, Zappa, the Band, Fred Frith, Roxy Music, Rother, Dylan, Cate Le Bon, Devo, Olivia Tremor Control, Marc Ribot, Beck, David Lynch and more. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD.
The first Rockcontinuum of this topsy-turvy year features new music from the Doves, Elroy, Darkside & Squid intermingled with tunes by Phil Manzanera, Soundcarriers, Donovan, Tom Penaguin, Kinks, Caravan, Deerhunter, Tom Penaguin, Thomas Dolby, Rascals and Peter, Paul & Mary and much more. Plus a mini-tribute to Daevid Allen (pictured) and Wayne Coyne, too, on their Birthdays. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Just under the wire, comes the inevitable Rockcontinuum Top Ten Program with all music from 2024. Offerings include songs by Immersion, Squid, Crowded House, Janel and Anthony, Soundcarriers, Eno, Dave Newhouse, Beak>, John Cale, Fontaines DC and much more. For your (continued) pleasure in our present state. Program originally broadcast on WOWD on 12/30/24.
2024 Rockcontinuum Top Ten Albums (in no particular order);
Crowded House Gravity Stairs
The Smile Wall of Eyes
Gruff Rhys Sadness Sets Me Free
Robyn Hitchcock 1967: Vacations in the Past
Beak> >>>>
The Lemon Twigs A Dream Is All We Know
Janel and Anthony New Moon In The Evil Aga
Fontaines DC Romance
John Cale POPtical Illusion
Nanocluster/Immersion Vol.2/In The Far Away
While we look for a shining star in the sky, the penultimate episode of the Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) for this year offers new music from Nik Bartsch's Ronin, Olivia Tremor Control, Euros Childs, Fennesz, Graham Lewis, Basic and others intermingled with tracks from the Aliens, Rolling Stones, Soft Machine, Mutton Birds, Bowie, Lovin' Spoonful, Blur, Ruby Suns, Procol Harum and much more, with even some Seasonal Holiday Cheer thrown in for your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD on 12/16/24.
This week's brisk pre-winter Rockcontinuum Episode features new music from Jeff Parker, Olivia Tremor Control, the Chills and Darkside intermingled w/'chunes from Syd, Brian, Bryan, Jimi, Bowie, the Move, Beak, Elliott Smith, Moon Duo, Sufjan, XTC and much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD Monday, 12/2. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
Latest Rockcontinuum indirectly explores the dichotomy and liminal space between the Election and Thanksgiving, offering new music from Aquaserge, Paul Lake (Chemistry Set) and Squid blended with tunes from The Sunshine Fix, Deerhunter, T-Bone Burnett, 801, Nanocluster, Traffic, Martin Newell, The Nice, SOOL, Gong, Zombies and much more, with a mini-tribute to Pete Sinfield*. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3 FM, takomaradio.org, For your pleasure in our present state.
*Note; the Peter Sinfield mini-tribute notes were accidently omitted from this program (at around 27:50). Peter Sinfield was the lyricist for the first 4 King Crimson Albums, coined the name King Crimson, found the band a place to practice, sourced the Artists for the early album covers, and purportedly, influenced Crimson’s sartorial choices. After Crimson, Sinfield released solo material, worked with Greg Lake and ELP and went on to write songs for popular artists (such as Cher and Celine Dion). He also produced the first Roxy Music Album. Sinfield passed away last Thursday (11/14) at the age of 80.
Latest Rockcontinuum features new music from Sam Wilkes, Cornelius, Robyn Hitchcock & the Necks blended with tracks from Harmonia, XTC, the Smile, Kinks, Matching Mole, Yardbirds, Lemon Twigs, Genesis, Tame Impala and much more, with a mini-tribute to Manfred Mann and a 'golden section'. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Floating in, the latest Rockcontinuum features new music from Beak>, the Smile, Robyn Hitchcock, Swell Brothers, Mandrake Handshake, Asteroid No. 4 and others, mingled w/stalwarts like Soft Machine, XTC, Cowboys International, Pixies, Silver Apples and more. Plus 3 takes on the world and 3 takes on public places, as well as a birthday mini-tribute to Thom Yorke. For your listening pleasure in our present state. With John Paige, originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3 fm, takomaradio.org.
Since we have now crossed the Fall Equinox line, this episode of the Rockcontinuum has an autumnal hue, and features new music by the Soundcarriers, Field Music, Robyn Hitchcock and Nanocluster, with a cornucopia of tunes by the likes of Patti Smith, the Move, Jacco Gardner, Devo, Moby Grape, Van Dyke Parks, Fontaines DC, Kinks, Crowded House and so much more, as well as an oblique tip ‘o’ the hat for the bossman’s birthday. For your listening pleasure in our present state. With John Paige, and originally broadcast on WOWD.----more----
This week's Rockcontinuum offers new music from the Clientele, Hollow Hand, Robyn Hitchcock, Giant Day, Fontaines DC, Bryan Ferry, the Smile, Floating Points and others, blended with songs by Small Faces, White Fence, Jefferson Airplane, the Chills, Sufjan Stevens, the Monkees, Talk Talk, Cate Le Bon, the Kinks and much more for your pleasure in our present state. John Paige hosts. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Summer Special: The Routes of the Dukes of Stratosphear. This week's Rockcontinuum looks at the ultra-psychedelic, faux 60's band, The Dukes of Stratosphear (aka XTC) and the music that inspired them. Vintage and 2nd generation psychedelic sounds for your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast Monday, August 26th on WOWD.
This week's the Rockcontinuum offers cascades of sounds including new music from Robyn Hitchcock, the Smile, Peel Dream Magazine ,Bryan Ferry, Immersion, Blur and Tom Waits, blended with songs from the Chills, Incredible String Band, Hatfield & the North, the Zombies, Fountains of Wayne, Bowie, Deerhunter, King Crimson, Pretenders, Pink Floyd and much more, for your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast 9/12/24 on WOWD 94.3fm.
Latest Episode; Summer election tension? Take 2 hours of Rockcontinuum, new music mixed with it's predecessors. A tribute to Martin Phillips of the Chills, with new music from Peel Dream Magazine, and Eno, along with the Chemistry Set, Zombies, Doors, Shortwave Set, Frank Black, Robert Wyatt, Robyn Hitchcock, Phil Manzanera, John Mayall, Fontaines DC, Pearls Before Swine, John Cale, Mellow, Pugwash, Colorama, Manfred Mann and much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD on 7/29/24. Recommended for your listening pleasure in our present state.
Celebrating WOWD's 8th Anniversary, this week's Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) features new music from Janel & Anthony, Robyn Hitchcock, Cornelius, Beak>, Magic Fig, Rich Ruth and others, seasoned with tunes from Harmonia & Eno, OTC, XTC, the Move, Air, Syd Barrett, Kinks, Dungen, Wondermints, Blur & others, with mini-birthday tributes to Ian Curtis and Roky Erickson. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD (takomaradio.org) on Monday, July 15th.
This week's comfort food edition of the Rockcontinuum offers new music from Immersion, Laurie Anderson, Fontaines DC, Beak>,Tom Penaguin, Rich Ruth , Sufjan Stevens and others, blended with 'chunes from Can, Ray Davies, Kevin Ayers, Ramona Falls, Buffalo Springfield, Roxy Music, Frank Zappa and the Who to name a few, plus songs for the famished and much more. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD July 1, 2024.
Nothing like a little cooling peppermint for a hot spell. This episode of the Rockcontinuum features new music from John Cale, Anthony & Janel, Crowded House, Goat Girl, Slipshape, Suss and others, blended with some Cotton Mather, Byrds, Air, Green Pajamas, King Crimson, Tame Impala, Dave Newhouse, Scritti Politti and more. Plus, a mini-tribute to Chris Spedding and of course, peppermint. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD on 6/17/24 .
This Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) features new music from Suss, Parsnip, Crowded House, Immersion (w/Colin Newman), Illinoise (cast), Richard Thompson and more, fraternizing with stalwarts like Jellyfish, the Byrds, Fontaines DC, Phil Manzanera, Deerhunter, Kinks, Tim Presley, Jefferson Airplane, Lloyd Cole, Everly Brothers, High Llamas and the like. Plus, songs with admonitions and fairground attractions. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally aired 6/3/24 during WOWD Fund Raising Week. Please listen & donate, if you can (takomaradio.org).
This Rockcontinuum offers new music from John Cale, Magick Brother Mystic Sister, Lemon Twigs & Fat White Family and others, intermingled with Talk Talk, Dylan, Damien Jurado, the Move, Bitchin Bajas, Procol Harum, Rain Parade, Family, Bonzo Dog, Wondermints, 23rd Turnoff, Wire and much more, plus a couple of rock influenced music hall and waltz numbers. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org
Bill of fare for this Monday's Rockcontinuum; new music from Fat White Family, La Luz, Jane Weaver & Clarie Rousay, interspersed with the Chemistry Set, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Kevin Ayers, Robyn Hitchcock, Kraftwerk, Monkees, Procol Harum, Neil Finn, Kinks, Moon Duo and Phil Manzanera amongst others. Plus, mini-tributes to Mike Pinder and Mike Ratledge. All this and much more on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org from 4 - 6 pm Monday (5/6). For your listening pleasure in our present state.
Rockcontinuum returns chock full of new (and new-ish) music from Menomena, Fontaines DC, John Cale, Crowded House, Jane Weaver, Dave McLean (Chemistry Set), Brian Eno, Richard Thompson, Suss and more mixed with the likes of Elliot Smith, Jim Noir, John Lennon, World Party, Teenage Fanclub, Doors, Mick Ronson, Procol Harum & Charlotte Gainsbourg. With songs about apparitions, premonitions and iconoclasm. Plus, Bowie 4 ways and a 'name that group' song. With John Paige, originally broadcast on WOWD on 4/22/24. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
This week's exploration of the Rockcontinuum offers new music from Richard Thompson, Dave Newhouse, Jane Weaver, Daniel Romano & Of Montreal, bolstered with 'chunes by the likes of Alan Price, Talking Heads, Ultra Vivid Scene, Spirit, Slapp Happy, Razz, the Move, Hal Blaine, Blur, Traffic, Devandra Banhart, Soft Machine, the Monkees, High Llamas, the Smile and much more, for your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, (takomaradio.org) on 3/11/24.
This week's Rockcontinuum welcomes Gruff Rhys to town (3/9) and offers new music from Claire Rousay, Brian Eno, Elephant Stone & High Llamas intermingled with tunes by Robert Wyatt, Cowboys International, Kinks, Beta Band, Mick Jagger, Cornelius, Charlotte Gainbourg, Rutles, George Harrison, Circulatory System and much more. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast 2/26/24 on WOWD 94.3FM, takomaradio.org
Monday's Rockcontinuum will tie your lace, and features new music from Mary Halvorson, The Smile, Crowded House & Gruff Rhys, liberally laced with Spirit, Love, Enz, Dukes and much more, with mini-birthday tributes to Ray Manzarek and Steve Hackett. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, on February 12th. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
This week’s Rockcontinuum offers a bonanza of new music, including tracks from The Smile, Traum, Jane Weaver, Asteroid No. 4, Gruff Rhys, High Llamas, Colin Newman, Fat White Family, Dandy Warhols and others, seasoned with stalwarts like Ultravox, Crowded House, Jack Bruce, Country Joe & the Fish, Lovetones, Beck, Randy Newman. With songs to ward off snow, some Wordsworthian wisdom in song and a mini post birthday tribute to Robert Wyatt. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast 1/29/24 on WOWD fm.
Thia week's Rockcontinuum celebrates the birthday of idiosynchratic musical genius, Don Van Vleit (Captain Beefheart), and offers music by Robert Fripp, the Smile, Tom Waits, Andre 3000, XTC, Black Arts Lab, Nilsson, Cleaners from Venus, Kinks, White Stripes, Stones, and others, along with mini-themes about astral travel, parasocial celebrity relationships, and eschatology, For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast 1/15/24 on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
The New Years Day Episode of the Rockcontinuum plays songs reflecting on the past and envisioning the future. Featuring songs by Aksak Moboul, the Kinks, Pearls Before Swine, XTC, Mike Reed, Traffic, Genesis, Ultravox, the Five Americans, Neil Finn, Blur, the Move, Splitsville and a trove of others, including songs about heaven, morse code and a mini-tribute to Country Joe McDonald on his birthday. For your listening pleasure in our present state, with your host, John Paige. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3FM, takomaradio.org
The last Rockcontinuum Program for the year features all 2023 Music, plus the Rockcontinuum Top Ten of the year. Tunes by Fontaines DC, Peter Gabriel, Jane Weaver, Fred Frith, Sufjan Stevens, Clientele, Necks, Blur, H. Hawkline, Grip Weeds, Brian Eno, The Smile, Anthony Pirog, Thomas Walsh and so much more. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm
Comfort food edition of the Rockcontinuum features selections from Daevid Allen, Spinal Tap, Kinks, Deerhunter, Stones, Devo, Spirit, Ceramic Dog, Roxy Music, Procol Harum, the Orb, Love, Robyn Hitchcock, S&G and much more, also with three flavors of world. Edited for your listening pleasure in our present state.
Pre-T Day Episode serves up a couple of Thanksgiving-ish songs, new music from Jane Weaver, the Smile, Thomas Walsh, Matmos, Sufjan, Gruff Rhys & Das Koolies with generous sides of John Cale, George Harrison, Aliens, the Nice, Bee Gees, Cate Le Bon, Cream, Melody's Echo Chamber, Zappa, Deerhunter, Jefferson Airplane, Roxy Music and Fairport, among others, with a recipe for happiness, thrown in for good measure. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
Today's Rockcontinuum bill of fare offers new music from Suss, Sparkle Division, Beatles, Thomas Walsh, Das Koolies, Sufjan, Peter Gabriel & others, intermingling with Robyn Hitchcock, Dave Clark Five, Procol Harum, Beaches,King Crimson, Simon & Garfunkel, The Move, the Clientele, Quarter After, Roxy Music and the like, with a short 'finger snappin' set. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3FM, takomaradio.org.
Today's Rockcontinuum offers a tribute to innovative composer and arranger, Carla Bley, with selections from my 1976 interview with her, plus new music from Phil Manzanera & Andy Mackay, Sufjan Stevens, Teenage Fanclub and others, mingled with songs by the Move, Kinks, FOW, Jack Bruce, Beta Band, Beck, Talking Heads, Nick Drake, Elf Power, Dylan and more, with a tune for the current state of the House of Representatives. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org on Monday 10/23.
The Rockcontinuum celebrates Lennon’s birthday, plus new music from Modern Nature, Gruff Rhys, Sufjan Stevens, Oneohtrix Point Never, Teenage Fanclub, Das Koolies, Matmos, Peter Gabriel, Sparkle Division & others, folded in with music by Kinks, Splitsville, Elliot Smith, Andy Partridge, Sylvian/Fripp, Neil Finn, Kraftwerk, Bonzos et al, plus a couple of songs with tigers. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm.
For your autumnal aural entertainment, this edition of the Rockcontinuum offers new music from Sparklehorse, Sufjan Stevens, Anthony Pirog, Abstract Concrete (Charles Hayward), Fenella (Jane Weaver), plus a mix of 'chunes from King Crimson, Lennon, Grizzly Bear, United States of America, Robyn Hitchcock, Zombies, Dukes of Stratosphear, Love, Jack Bruce, Rupert Hine, Brian Wilson/Van Dyke Parks, Eno and others, a 'Sons of Syd' section and mini tributes to Bryan Maclean (on his birthday) and John Marshall. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm.
The latest Rockcontinuum Program brings a summer bounty of new music from the likes of the Grip Weeds, Woods, Thomas Walsh, Smoking Trees, Cleaners from Venus, Swell Brothers (Newhouse/Bass), Manzanera/Mackay, Das Koolies, Peter Gabriel and others, commingled with stalwarts like Bowie, Creation, Zappa/Mothers, Wondermints, Soft Machine, Magazine, Kinks, Cate le Bon and much more, plus a mini-salute to John Martyn on his birthday. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm.
The latest Rockcontinuum features new music from Black Market Karma, Thomas Walsh (Pugwash), the Smoking Trees, Grip Weeds and Sufjan Stevens commingled with White Fence, Fat White Family, Ceramic Dog, the Who, Chills, Clientele, Robert Wyatt, Pretenders, Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere, Blur, Syd Barrett, Turtles, Triptides, Blind Faith and more, plus celebrates the Anniversary of the Beatles first meeting Dylan. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
This Rockcontinuum Episode serves up a summertime treat of new music (including Sparkle Division, the Clientele, bar italia, Elephant Stone, Holy Family & Peter Gabriel) commingled with tunes by Chemistry Set, Blur, Yardbirds, Jellyfish, Neon Neon, Eric Burdon, Triptides, the Band, 3 Clubman, Love, Olivia Tremor Control, Byrds, Richard Thompson and much more, including a set where groups imitate other groups. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm.
High summer on this Rockcontinuum Episode with new music from the Clientele, Fred Frith Guitar Quartet, Cornelius and Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog, blended with tunes by Horse Lords, the Who, Wire, Triptides, Spirit, Divine Comedy, Doves, Neil Finn, Captain Beefheart, Fountains of Wayne, T-Bone Burnett, Sufjan and more, with seasonal themes and curiosities and some songs about tattoos . For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast WOWD 94.3fm.
A summer bumper crop of new music on this week's Rockcontinuum, with new tunes from Ceramic Dog, Clientele, Vivian Stanshall, Paint, Mike Bass & Dave Newhouse, Cornelius, Black Arts Lab, Peter Gabriel, Tony Buck and more, commingled in with stalwarts like Beta Band, Beatles, Fenella, Roxy Music, Vanity Mirror, Super Furry Animals, Blur, Bee Gees, Silver Synthetic, Milk and Honey Band, Dylan, Fountains of Wayne and so much more for your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD-FM on July 17, 2023
The pre-4th edition of the Rockcontinuum features new music from Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog, Blur, the Smile, Green Pajamas, Grian Chatten and the 3 Clubmen mixed with music by artists such as (in anagrams); Icy Rum Sox (Roxy Music), Andrew Manny (Randy Newman), Avon Don (Donovan), CTX (you know), ABC by shoe (Beach Boys), Corporal Hum (Procol Harum), Fine Linn (Neil Finn) and much more, including a song about our hazy conditions and a weakened dictator. Originally broadcast on Monday, July 3rd WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
The Almost Solstice Edition of the Rockcontinuum celebrates the impending season with some songs about summer and strawberries and features new music from Ultramarine, Squid, Green Pajamas, the Clientele and Decisive Pink cavorting with tunes by the likes of the Fountains of Wayne, Zappa, Robert Wyatt, Monkees, Mystic Seers, Kinks, Robyn Hitchcock, Bill Orcutt, Paul Simon, Water From Your Eyes, John Martyn, Captain Beefheart, 3 Clubmen, Sufjan Stevens and others, with a birthday mini-tribute to Nick Drake. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
Charging headlong into (unofficial) summer, this episode of the Rockcontinuum serves up new music from Fridge, Teenage Fanclub, Peter Gabriel, Water From Your Eyes and Pere Ubu, blended with 'chunes from Rain Parade, Jack Bruce, Kikagaku Moyo, Crowded House,, David Bowie, Hatfield and the North, Nick Drake, Blur and others, sprinkled with songs by psychedelic luminaries like Syd Barrett, Spirit, Jefferson Airplane and the Doors, and a birthday tribute to Laurie Anderson. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm.
Today's episode of the Rockcontinuum offers a mini-tribute to Pete Brown and Francis Monkman, and birthday salute to Jerry Dammers with a treasure trove of music including new tunes from Vanity Mirror, Pere Ubu, Blur and Michael Bass mingled with tracks by John Zorn, Love, H. Hawkline, Spirit, Stones, Damon Albarn, Sufjan, 801, Move, Kinks, Crowded House, Syd Barrett, Byrds, Tame Impala, Bowie, New Pornographers, Zombies and more. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
Before the heat, celebrate Ocho de Mayo with the Rockcontinuum, this episode serving up new music from Squid, Rain Parade, the Clientele, Fred Again & Eno, the 3 Clubmen (w/Andy Partridge) & Peter Gabriel (w/Eno), blended with helpings of Mick Ronson, Bonzo Dog, Robyn Hitchcock, Radiohead, Neil Finn, Keith, Cornelius, Doves, Shana Cleveland, David Bowie, Camera, Left Banke and much more, and a doff of the hat to Ricky Nelson on his birthday. For your listening pleasure in our present state, Originally broadcast Monday, May 8, 4 - 6pm on WOWD .
This week's Spring Mix of the Rockcontinuum, starts with a song that sounds like it has springs built in it, and brings new music from Suss, Manzanera/Mackay, Michael Bass, Black Snake Moan and Spencer Cullum, blended with the likes of Future Clouds and Radar, Peter Gabriel, Tintern Abbey, John Cale, Gulp, the Turtles, Fripp/Sylvian, Jane Weaver, the Guess Who, Sam Phillips, Floating Points, Crowded House, Randy Newman, the Doors and much more. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm on Monday, April 24th.
This Monday's Program celebrates three majorly talented musical contributors we lost recently; Keith Reid (lyricist for Procol Harum), Ryuichi Sakamoto (musician, actor, producer) & Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant), and features new music from Silver Synthetic, Black Snake Moan, New Pornographers, Shana Cleveland & Arooj Aftab/ Vijay Iyer/Shahzad Ismaily, folded in with tunes by the Kinks, Byrne/Eno, H. Hawkline, Debbie Harry, Kraftwerk, Byrds, Field Music, Genesis, Robert Wyatt, Komputer, Split Enz, the Who and much more. Plus a mini-set dedicated to the country's biggest prevaricator. For your listening pleasure in our present state, Originally broadcast Monday, April 10, 4 - 6pm on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Today's Rockcontinuum starts with Maserati and ends in the New Untitled. In between is sandwiched new music from Das Koolies, Eyelids & Eno/Hot Chip intermingled with tunes from the likes of Manfred Mann, H. Hawkline, Hari Georgeson, John Foxx, Crowded House, Pink Floyd, Cowboys International, Left Banke, Makaya McCraven, Bowie, Jovian Tea, the Who, Janelle Monae, OMD and much more, plus a soupcon of raga rock and mini-tribute to Tony Banks on his birthday. All for your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD, 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
The last Rockcontinuum Program for this winter features a trove of new releases, including those from H. Hawkline, Brian Eno/Hot Chip, Fontaines DC, Eyelids, New Pornographers, Squid, Arooj Aftab/Vijay Iyer/Shahzad Ismaily, Gruff Rhys, Shana Cleveland, the Necks and others, blended with tracks by Eric Burdon, Lost Crowns, Bryan Ferry, Andy Partridge, Love, Damon Albarn, Paul McCartney/Gary Numan, Fountains of Wayne, Weather Report, Randy Newman and much more for your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org on 3/13/23.
This week’s Rockcontinuum takes a break from the usual fare, and offers a 2 hour block of songs with nothing but positive energy. On the menu are tunes by the likes of Steve Hillage, Beach Boys, the Pretty Things, Bowie, Neil Finn, Donovan, Bob Marley, Paul Revere, Alfa 9, Soft Machine, Rogers & Butler, Beatles, Terry & the Lovemen, and much more. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast Monday, February 27 WOWD, 94.3fm.
For your pleasure in our present state; this week's Rockcontinuum touches down with a mini-tribute to Peter Gabriel on his birthday, and new music from the Necks, Mannamirage, the Drin, Peter Gabriel, and Daniel Romano, with selections from Julian Cope, Love, Steve Mason, David Bowie, the Monkees, White Fence, John Cale, Cosmic Rough Riders, Split Enz, Jenny Hval, Paul Revere and the Raider and much more, sprinkled with a few pre-Valentine's Day selections.
This Episode of the Rockcontinuum celebrates Steve Marriott's & Marty Balin's Birthdays, hash new music from John Cale and a mini-tribute to David Crosby. Mixed throughout the program are the likes of the Pajama Club, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Jane Weaver, Wire, Field Music, Eire Apparent, Zombies, Allah Las, 23rd Turnoff, the Move, Apples in Stereo, Radiohead and much more for your listening pleasure in our present state.
The resurrected Rockcontinuum episode from this week offers realms of new music from the likes of Vibravoid, Bill Frisell, Peter Gabriel, Ghost Woman, New Pornographers, Leland Whitty, Gruff Rhys and After Geography, blended in with stalwarts like the Kinks, Frank Black, Terry Hall, Green Pajamas, Harmonia, Grip Weeds, Traffic, Asteroid No. 4, John Lennon, Fenella, Donovan, Air, Cotton Mather, Beach Boys and more. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3FM, takomaradio.org on Monday, January 16th.
While a Top Ten List may be malleable and transitory, I like seeing other’s lists, so on this episode, we offer the Rockcontinuum Top Ten List of Albums released in 2022 (in no particular order because it’s way too difficult for me to rank them) with a couple of box sets thrown in, as well as featuring new music from Steve Mason, The Smile & David Bowie blended with tunes from the Kinks, Caravan, Bhopal’s Flowers, Gene Clark, Makaya McCraven, Beatles, Sufjan Stevens, the Lazy Eyes, Etran De L’Air, Andy Partridge, Angelo Badalamenti, Spirit, Fenella, Lovin’ Spoonful, Ensemble Volcanic Ash . With even a light sprinkling of holiday songs. Originally broadcast on WOWD, Monday !2/19/22. Wishing warm holiday wishes to all of you in our present state.
This Monday's Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) features new music from The Violet Minefield, Crowded House and Fenella/Jane Weaver and more blended with a 2 hour mix of the likes of Elliott Smith, David Bowie, Neon Neon, Jefferson Airplane, Dungen, Mike Oldfield, Jefferetti's Nile, Moby Grape, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Eno, Spencer Davis, The Smile, Talking Heads, Beatles and much more, for your listening pleasure. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org, Monday , December 5th.
An audio respite for the Holiday week. This week, the Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) offers new music from Duval Timothy, Andy Partridge, Fennella (Jane Weaver) and others, blended with tunes from the Small Faces, Chemistry Set, Mike Oldfield, Neil Finn/Todd Rundgren, the Smile, Spirit, the Aliens, Soft Machine, Mutton Birds, Blur, Super Furry Animals, Beatles, Fountains of Wayne and much more. Plus a mini tribute to Danny Kalb (Blues Project), some ersatz (and authenic) Moodies and a birthday nod to Bjork. For your pleasure in our present state, originally broadcast on WOWD on 11-21-22.
This Monday's Rockcontinuum features new music from Andy Partridge, Courting, Beatles and Bhopal's Flower's, with a mini-tribute to Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy) on his birthday, and a few snippets from the deluxe Revolver edition. Plus, tunes from the Fountains of Wayne, Fontaines DC, Zombies, Eno/Byrne, Procol Harum, the Chills, Bowie, Race Horses, Damon Albarn, Beta Band and much more, for your listening pleasure in our present state.
This week's episode of the Rockcontinuum; new music from Neil Finn/Todd Rundren, The Muffins, Iggy Pop, Brian Eno & Robyn Hitchcock, and songs by the Smile, Kinks, Caravan, Spinal Tap, Wire, Blur, Bowie, John Foxx, the Who, Cate Le Bon, Dukes of Stratosphear, Roxy Music and much more, with a couple of psychedelic sounds from ersatz bands. Also, an ode to the shade between black and white. Originally broadcast on WOWD Monday October 24, 2022.
This week's installment of the Rockcontinuum features new music from Peter Gabriel, Broken Bells, Bitchin Bajas, Bjork, Ali Heath and others blended with songs by Small Faces, Bryan Ferry, Lickerish Quartet, Wondermints, Air, Everly Brothers, Bhopal's Flowers, George Harrison, Duckworth Lewis, Stevie Wonder, XTC, David Bowie & much more, for your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast Monday October 10 on WOWD.
This week's Rockcontinuum Program has special guest composer, cellist and arranger Janel Leppin in conversation about her music and groups, including the new Ensemble Volcanic Ash album. Plus new music from Cate Le Bon and Robyn Hitchcock, songs by John Cale, Fontanes DC, Roxy Music, Jack Bruce, Flaming Lips, Frank Zappa, Carla Bley, Traffic and others, and mini-tributes to Anton Fier and Pharoah Sanders. Originally broadcast on WOWD (94.3fm/takomaradio.org). For your pleasure in our present state.
This week's Rockcontinuum Program has special guest composer, cellist and arranger Janel Leppin in conversation about her music and groups, including the new Ensemble Volcanic Ash album. Plus new music from Cate Le Bon and Robyn Hitchcock, songs by John Cale, Fontanes DC, Roxy Music, Jack Bruce, Flaming Lips, Frank Zappa, Carla Bley, Traffic and others, and mini-tributes to Anton Fier and Pharoah Sanders. Originally broadcast on WOWD (94.3fm/takomaradio.org). For your pleasure in our present state.
This week's Rockcontinuum features new music from Bjork, Robyn Hitchcock, Jeff Cotton, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Bitchin' Bajas and more, blended with tunes from Phil Manzanera, Hatfield & the North, Janel Leppin's Ensemble Volcanic Ash, Bowie, Simon & Garfunkel, Cowboys International, Roxy Music, Jane Weaver, XTC, The Who, Crowded House and many others, with a couple of vintage songs about pretending to be someone you're not. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast, on WOWD-LP.
This week's Rockcontinuum features new music from Bjork, Robyn Hitchcock, Jeff Cotton, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Bitchin' Bajas and more, blended with tunes from Phil Manzanera, Hatfield & the North, Janel Leppin's Ensemble Volcanic Ash, Bowie, Simon & Garfunkel, Cowboys International, Roxy Music, Jane Weaver, XTC, The Who, Crowded House and many others, with a couple of vintage songs about pretending to be someone you're not. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast, on WOWD-LP.
On this week's Rockcontinuum, we feature new music from the Grip Weeds, Palm, Piaggio Soul Combination, the Comet is Coming and others, blended with tunes by the Lovetones, Bjork, the Smile, Frank Zappa, Brian Eno, Kate Bush, Robert Wyatt, Michael Bass, Divine Comedy, Anteloper, Gwenno, the Rutles and much more, with a mini-tribute to Roxy Music to celebrate their forthcoming DC show, and a set with a few artists working in the Lennon vein. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD on Monday, August 29th.
On this week's Rockcontinuum, we feature new music from the Grip Weeds, Palm, Piaggio Soul Combination, the Comet is Coming and others, blended with tunes by the Lovetones, Bjork, the Smile, Frank Zappa, Brian Eno, Kate Bush, Robert Wyatt, Michael Bass, Divine Comedy, Anteloper, Gwenno, the Rutles and much more, with a mini-tribute to Roxy Music to celebrate their forthcoming DC show, and a set with a few artists working in the Lennon vein. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD on Monday, August 29th.
This week's fare of Rockcontinuum with new music from Ali Heath (Alfa 9), Richard Thompson, Broken Bells, Of Montreal, Black Midi, Rogers & Butler and Brian Eno blended with tunes by the likes of the Byrds, Jellyfish, Faust, Cotton Mather, Wire, Squeeze, Lothar & the Hand People, Pixies, Soft Boys, Beach Boys, Flaming Lips, Rolling Stones, Pere Ubu, Pink Floyd & much more. Plus, a mini-tribute to Leon Theremin on his birthday, featuring some (mostly) 60's music featuring a theremin. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast 9-15-22 on WOWD 94.3FM, takomaradio.org
This week's fare of Rockcontinuum with new music from Ali Heath (Alfa 9), Richard Thompson, Broken Bells, Of Montreal, Black Midi, Rogers & Butler and Brian Eno blended with tunes by the likes of the Byrds, Jellyfish, Faust, Cotton Mather, Wire, Squeeze, Lothar & the Hand People, Pixies, Soft Boys, Beach Boys, Flaming Lips, Rolling Stones, Pere Ubu, Pink Floyd & much more. Plus, a mini-tribute to Leon Theremin on his birthday, featuring some (mostly) 60's music featuring a theremin. For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast 9-15-22 on WOWD 94.3FM, takomaradio.org
This week's impossibly overstuffed Rockcontinuum is a summery edition, featuring new music from Bhopal’s Flowers, the Smile, Volcanic Ash, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Manna/Mirage, Rogers & Butler, the Lickerish Quartet, Damian Jurado and more, commingling with tunes from the Fountains of Wayne, Love, Dukes of Stratosphear, Roy Wood, White Fence, Chad & Jeremy, Kate Bush, Yardbirds, Bryan Ferry, Small Faces, Peter Gabriel, the Finns, Captain Beefheart and more. Give yourself a summer treat. Originally broadcast on WOWD on 8/1/22.
This week's impossibly overstuffed Rockcontinuum is a summery edition, featuring new music from Bhopal’s Flowers, the Smile, Volcanic Ash, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Manna/Mirage, Rogers & Butler, the Lickerish Quartet, Damian Jurado and more, commingling with tunes from the Fountains of Wayne, Love, Dukes of Stratosphear, Roy Wood, White Fence, Chad & Jeremy, Kate Bush, Yardbirds, Bryan Ferry, Small Faces, Peter Gabriel, the Finns, Captain Beefheart and more. Give yourself a summer treat. Originally broadcast on WOWD on 8/1/22.
How to celebrate this holiday in this country at this time. This episode of the Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) serves up new music from Les Pommes des Lune, Broken Bells, doubleVee, Sufjan Stevens, Triptides and others with generous extras of Phil Manzanera, Neil Finn, Jenny Hval, Bowie, Buffalo Springfield, Elliot Smith, Peter Gabriel, Mannamirage, Fountains of Wayne, Jimi Hendrix, Talking Heads, Gruff Rhys, Monkees & Devo, to name a few. Seasoned with songs about the 4th, Freedom and Independence.For your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD Monday, July 4th.
On the cusp of the solstice, this Monday's Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) offers a fare of new music from Bhopal's Flowers, the Lazy Eyes, the Smile & Daniel Rossen, intermingled with tunes by A.C. Newman, John Foxx, Rolling Stones, Janelle Monae, Alfa 9, Eno, Damon Albarn, Robert Wyatt, Peter Noone, Robyn Hitchcock, Crowded House (by way of Tame Impala), Beatles, He Said to name a few, with a mini-birthday tribute to Brian Wilson (and Mickie Most) and salutes to Julee Cruise and Paul Vance. For your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3 FM takomaradio.org Monday June 22.
Last episode for this spring's Rockcontinuum presents new music from Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, the Chemistry Set, Kikagaku Moro, Anteloper & the Lazy Eyes, blended with music from Can, Cotton Mather, Left Banke, Peter Gabriel, Hitchcock/Partridge, the Move, Moby Grape Frank Zappa, Circulatory System, Jellyfish, the Millenium & Sufjan, amongst others, plus, a couple of tracks with tangerines, a mini-tribute to Cathal Coughlan, some Laurie Anderson collaborations and much more for your listening pleasure. Originally broadcast on WOWD , Monday (6/6). 4 -
The 5/23/22 Episode of the Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) presents new music from the Triptides, Richard Thompson, Wet Tuna and the Smile, mixed w/tracks from Peter Gabriel, Cloud Eleven, Lothar & the Hand People, David Bowie, Monkees, Jim Noir, Simon & Garfunkel, Matching Mole, Jane Weaver, Frank Zappa, Doves, This Heat, Crowded House and so much more, with a few songs about sleep and, on Robert Moog's birthday, a couple of early pop/rock songs featuring the moog. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org
Seating now available for this week's episode of the Rockcontinuum, featuring new music from Jane Weaver, Bevis Frond, William Basinski, Gruff Rys, Elf Power, Kraftwerk (remix) and the Premonitions blended with tunes from Peter Gabriel, Beck, Kinks, Elliott Smith, Bowie, Cate Le Bon, Velvet Underground, Small Faces, Fontaines DC, Robert Wyatt, White Fence, Van Dyke Parks and much more, and, yes, a couple of songs about chairs. For your listening pleasure in our present state, Originally on WOWD 94.3
This week's Rockcontinuum bathes your ears in new music from Papercuts, Andy Partridge, Daniel Rossen, Fontaines DC & the Smile, blended with songs by Gene Clark, Green Pajamas, David Bowie, Love, Robert Wyatt, Left Banke, Kraftwerk, Tom Waits, Idle Race, Broken Bells, Blood Sweat & Tears, Vivian Stanshall, John Cale, Spirit and much more for your listening pleasure. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm.
The return of the Rockcontinuum (with John Paige), overstuffed and spring-loaded with new music from Teenage Fanclub, Pommes de Lune, The Smile, Asteroid No. 4, Wet Leg, Melody's Echo Chamber, Imarhan, Black Midi & others, intermingled with tunes from Beach Boys, Pere Ubu, Kinks, Tame Impala, Zombies, Neil Finn, Bonzos, Arooj Aftab, Elvis, the Move, Kevin Ayers, Wondermints, a Gene Clark Song and so much more for you listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Not Spring yet, but getting there. The last Rockcontinuum Episode of the Winter (Monday 3/14, 4-6pm) is bookended with songs about our present state, and offers music from the likes of the Wondermints, Traffic, Jenny Hval, Fountains of Wayne, Squid, Frank Zappa, Jane Weaver, Robyn Hitchcock/Graham Coxson, Super Furry Animals, Divine Comedy, Procol Harum, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Doors, Wire, Moby Grape and much more for your listening pleasure. Plus, even a song about our recent time shift. Originally broadcast on WOWD (94.3fm, takomaradio.org).
This episode of the Rockcontinuum features mini-tributes to Mike Oldfield, Brian Jones (on his birthday) and to Gary Brooker and Procol Harum, plus 'chunes by the Kinks, Battles, Peter Gabriel, Cate Le Bon, Beck, Kevin Ayres, Modern Nature, Air, Battles, Eno, Rylie Walker and much more, for your listening pleasure in our present state.
It may not be all you need, but certainly is what the world needs now. This episode of the Rockcontinuum liberally seasons the program with songs of this persuasion (as well as at least one that takes the opposite view). All mixed with new songs from Modern Nature, Cate Le Bon, Animal Collective, Divine Comedy, Jovian Tea, Sufjan Stevens, and others, blended with music from Lilac Time, Kevin Ayers, Dandy Warhols, Procol Harum, David Bowie, Coral, Small Faces, Pixies, Denny Laine, Soft Machine and much more. For your listening pleasure in our present state.
Cold weather Rockcontinuum features warming new music from Modern Nature, Jenny Hval, David Bowie, Jovian Tea, Fontanes DC, Soundcarriers and others, blended with tunes from the Golden Palominos, Rolling Stones, Deerhunter, Of Montreal, Richard Thompson, Andy Partridge, Midlake, White Rabbits, Cream and much more. Plus a mini-tribute to Phil Manzanera on his birthday and a look at what John Lennon was doing 55 years ago today. For your (listening) pleasure in our present state.
Hot off the mixing board, here's the latest Rockcontinuum featuring new music from the Soundcarriers, Premonitions, David Bowie, Ryley Walker, Cate Le Bon, Elephant Stone, Parquet Courts, Grip Weeds and others blended with tunes from Nick Drake, John Cale, Robyn Hitchcock/Andy Partridge, Neil Finn, Doors, Hangmen, Mega Bog, Love, John Lennon, Jellyfish, Kinks, Spirit. and much more for your listening pleasure. Grab some of your favorite restorative and hunker down with some new music, blended with tunes from the continuum.
First Rockcontinuum Episode of the New Year presents new music from Neil Finn, Nelson Bragg & Green Pajamas mixed in with tunes from Black Country, New Roads, Everly Brothers, Electric Looking Glass, Yardbirds, Split Enz, Kaleidoscope, Dylan, Daevid Allen, Bee Gees, XTC, Monkees, Damon Albarn and much more for your listening pleasure. Get the new year off on the good foot with the Rockcontinuum.
Year end episode of the Rockcontinuum with the Top Ten Albums of the year, plus all music from 2021.
Latest episode of the Rockcontinuum (12/6) features new music from King Crimson, Novelty Island, & David Bowie among others mixed with selections by Triptides, Tame Impala, Elliot Smith, Talking Heads, the Creation, Gorki's Zygotic Mynci, Damon Albarn, Jane Weaver, Crowded House, Randy Newman, Tom Petty. Beck and much more, plus a recipe for a happiness pie. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm.
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The Thanksgiving Week Episode of the Rockcontinuum offers a few T-Day songs interspersed with a mini-'momento mori' set and new music from Cate Le Bon, Grip Weeds, Mark & the Clouds, Green Pajamas, Aquaserge and others, blended with songs from Hatfield and the North, Fairport Convention, Syd Barrett, Dandy Warhols, King Crimson, Ultramarine, Bowie, Black Country, New Roads, Kinks, Blegvad, Simon & Garfunkel, Family, Pugwash, Byrds & much more for your listening pleasure.
Rockcontinuum returns with a bumper crop harvest of new music from Green Pajamas, Jane Weaver, Telefis, Dummy, Triptides and more, blended with 'chunes from the Move, Fat White Family, Zappa, Who, Cream, Jellyfish, Stevie Wonder, Colorama, John Martyn, Wire, Zombies, Randy Newman, Aksak Maboul, Bowie, Flaming Lips, Donovan, Kinks, A.C. Newman and much more, including a couple of choice songs about the worlds worst dictator. Originally broadcast on WOWD-LP 94.3FM on 11-8-21.
- This week's Rockcontinuum presents new music from Cate Le Bon, Parquet Courts, Negativland & Damon Albarn mixed with the likes of the Lickerish Quartet, Bee Gees, Gary Numan, Rolling Stones and Cornelius amongst others, plus a spotlight on the Elephant 6 Recording Co. with the Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, Apples in Stereo & others. Originally broadcast on WOWD-LP 94.3FM
This episode of the Rockcontinuum brings new music from Rodelius/Dallas Acid, David Bowie, Mobius/Rother/Story, Sufjan and others rubbing shoulders with the likes of Jefferson Airplane, High Llamas, Beck, Lennon, Slapp Happy, Love, Doves, Pugwash, Donovan, Wondermints, Sugar and Wire, laced with a slight sub-current of transcendental and existential themes, plus an elegy for the Lord God Bird. Que vida, indeed. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm,
The first Rockcontinuum of Autumn brings a harvest of new music from Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens, Stranglers, Bablers, Mannamirage and Negativland and others, with a bounty of 'chunes from the likes of the Pajama Club, Small Faces, Triptides, Fountains of Wayne, Bowie, Jane Weaver, Kinks, Pugwash, Richard Thompson, Eno/Byrne, All Night Radio, Stones, Divine Comedy, Heads, Parquet Courts and much more for your listening pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Back to school edition of the Rockcontinuum, with new music from Mannamirage, Winter McQuinn, Sufjan Stevens, Black Midi, Steve Gunn and others mixed with old school tunes from the likes of Family, Bowie, Jane Weaver, King Crimson, Floating Points/Pharoah Sanders, Traffic, Jeff Buckley, Stones, Idle Race, Robert Wyatt, Aksak Maboul, Simon & Garfunkel and much more for your pleasure in our present state. On WOWD-LP 94.3fm
Rockcontinuum serves up a audio fest with new helpings of Parquet Courts, Andy Partridge, Sufjan and others, mixed with generous servings of comfort food from the likes of the Byrds, Roxy Music, Stones, Radiohead, Bowie, John Cale, Kinks, Lennon et. al. Plus; a summer 'whistle-in' section, a mini tribute to the Everlies and some late summer beach-y songs. Orignally broadcast on WOWD-LP 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Blast off with the Rockcontinuum's latest episode with new music from Craig Fortnam, Andy Partridge, Steve Gunn, the Poppermost, Paul McCartney/Gary Numan, Resonars, Sufjan, Justin Liquid Anderson and others mixed with Barrett, Bowie, Gruff, Sun Ra, Kinks, Webb Wilder, Spirit, Future Clouds and Radar, Moby Grape, Max Frost and much more, charged with a core of rocket music.
No burning existential questions answered, but this week's Rockcontinuum (Monday, Aug. 2. 4 - 6pm) offers new music from Darkside, Andy Partridge, Sufjan, Anna Fox Rochinski & Mega Bog, blended with tunes by the Zombies, Slapp Happy, Roxy Music, Kinks, Cotton Mather, John Cale, Summers & Fripp, Beefheart, Lennon, Circulatory System and much more. Also, tunes from the various Finn Family members and summery music to see us out of the dog days. In other words, music from the Rockcontinuum. Originally on WOWD, 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
A mid-summer postcard from Rockcontinuum featuring with new music from Holy Family, George Harrison, Sufjan Stevens, Craig Fortnam, Grid & Fripp, Dials, New Moon and more blended with songs from Bowie, White Fence, Fugs, Zombies, Beck/Gainsbourg, Spirit, Cate Le Bon, Genesis, SFA, Richard Thompson and so much more for your listening pleasure.
Happy 5th! Today's Rockcontinuum features new music from Robert Fripp & the Grid, Colin Moulding, Manna/Mirage (w/Fred Frith) mixed with tracks by the Quarter After, Doors, Of Montreal, Love, Githead, Fountains of Wayne, Bonzo Dog, Camera, Rupert Hine, the Byrds, Apples in Stereo, Beach Boys, Spencer Cullum, Talking Heads, Amadou & Miriam, Frank Zappa and much more for your summertime listening pleasure.
The first Rockcontinuum of this summer, with cooling summer sounds, Zappa plays Beatles and mixing new modern rock with their predecessors, including songs from John Cale, Everly Brothers, Aksak Maboul, Kinks, Fred Frith, Dukes of Stratosphear, High Llamas, Gruff Rhys, David Bowie, James Blakes, Byrds, Picnic, Midlake, Beach Boys, Jefferitti's Nile, Crowded House and much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD, on June 21, 2021
This week's Rockcontinuum mixes new music from Crowded House, Mystic Seers, Gruff Rhys, Holy Family, Beach Boys & others with choice selections by Can, Nilsson, Jane Weaver, Stones , Sun Ra, Terry & the Lovemen, Anthony Moore, George Harrison, The Move,, Olivia Tremor Control, Beck, Bonzos and much more, with a cicada song by Dylan thrown in for good measure (Originally aired Monday June 7th, 4 - 6 pm on WOWD) takomaradio.org) .
Latest Rockcontinuum Episode with homage to the Bard's 80th and a song for the cicadas from Robyn Hitchcock, not to mention new music from the Mystic Seers, Gruff Rhys, Squid, Crowded House and Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere. Blended in with tunes from Air, the La's, Andy Partridge, Electric Looking Glass, the Byrds, Quilt, Beach Boys, Henry Cow, Leon Russell, Bjork and much more for your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD 5/24/21.
It's here! The latest episode of the RockContinuum with a blend of new music from Richard Thompson, The Grid/Robert Fripp, Electric Looking Glass, Donovan, Anthony Pirog, Crowded House, Juana Molina, Nick Mason, Ryley Walker, News From Babel, Pixies, Emperor Penguin, Spirit, Harmonia & Eno, The Who, Black Country New Road, Spirit, Steve Mason, Small Faces, Radiohead, David Bowie & much more. Give yourself an audio treat. Originally broadcast on WOWD 5/10/21.
If you've got the space/time, we've got the continuum. On the latest Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) new music from Rob Frye, Holy Family, Field Music, Sufjan Stevens and others blended with tunes from the Ruby Suns, Elliott Smith, Beach Boys, Robert Wyatt, Ryley Walker, Moby Grape, Crowded House, Love, Cornelius, Pink Floyd, Kaleidoscope, Kinks, Cathal Couglan, Rain Parade and much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD takomaradio.org Monday 4/26 from 4 - 6pm.
New music springing up in this week's Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige), featuring the latest tunes from Emperor Penguin, Gruff Rhys, Crowded House, Ryley Walker, Sparkle Division, Parranoul, Sufjan Stevens, Camera and others, mixed in with songs by Colorama, Charlotte Gansbourg, Roxy Music, Jane Weaver, Kinks, Electric Looking Glass, Monkees, Teenage Fanclub, The Who, Juana Molina, Stones, Marmalade, Jane Weaver, Stones, Duckworth-Lewis and much more. Even a song for your vaccination shot. Originally broadcast Monday, April 12, on WOWD-LP, 94.3fm, takomaradio.org .
With the arrival of Spring, the latest episode of the Rockcontinuum brings you not only the Green Man but the Green Boy, a song for booklovers and odes to getting out again, as well as new music from Camera, Floating Music/Pharoah Sanders, Field Music & Teenage Fanclub and others, infused with music by Spencer Davis Group, Jane Weaver, Yardbirds, Roxy Music, Hollies, the Lilac Time, Hatfield & the North, Hollies, Love, Triptides, George Harriosn, Richard and Linda Thompson, Cathal Coughlan, Quiet Sun, Crowded House and so much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD (94.3fm, takomaradio.org )March 31, 2021.
Mid-March Episode of the Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) mixes new music from Jane Weaver, Electric Looking Glass, Bhopal's Flowers, Cathal Coughlan, with songs by XTC, Carla Bley, Permanent Green Light, Byrds, Sugarcubes, Neil Finn, Beach Boys, Magazine, Tomorrow, Divine Comedy, Komputer, Ultravox, Beatles, Neu , Van Dyke Parks and more, not to mention spy-inflected rock songs and music from Twin Peak's Bang Bang Bar. Originally broadcast WOWD 94.3fm takomaradio.org .
Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) rolls into March, with new music from Crowded House, Triptides, Field Music, Permanent Green Light and others mingled with the likes of the Left Banke, Super Furry Animals, Blur, Love, Richard Thompson, Thomas Dolby, Nels Cline Singers, Mothers of Invention, Olivia Tremor Control, Bee Gees, National Health, Peggy Lee, XTC, Paul McCartney's favorite Beatle song and so much more.
President's Day Rockcontinuum Special - Now with Jane Weaver, Bowie, Chemistry Set, Byrds, Jeffertitti's Nile, Kinks, Notwist, Caravan, Greatful Dead, Triptides, Everly Brothers, Nick Mason, Communicant, Mike Ratledge and so much more for your listening pleasure
Latest Winter Watershed edition of the Rockcontinuum with a mix of new and old tunes including new music from Jane Weaver, the Chills, Communicant, Spencer Cullum, Dream Phases, Teenage Fanclub, Jeffertitti's Nile infused with the likes of Neil Finn, Incredible String Band, Triptides, Byrds, Jellyfish, George Harrison and so much more.
Overwhelmed by news and social media? Like to hear new music mixed with familiar (but not overly familiar) music? Then Rockcontinuum may be right for you. Take 2 hours (this Monday 1/18, 4 - 6 pm on WOWD 94.3 fm, takomaradio.org with John Paige) and experience new music from Triptides, Field Music, Jeffertitti's Nile, Mica Levi and others, blended with music from the Yardbirds, Peter Gabriel, Super Furry Animals, Phil Manzanera, Fontaines DC, David Bowie, 75 Dollar Bill, XTC, Bob Marley, Moon Men, Thom Yorke, Kraftwerk, Pixies and much more. Now available in every other Monday doses.
First Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) Episode of the New Year, with divinations, affirmations and watershed winter songs. Music from the Aliens, Doors, Pink Floyd, Fred Frith, Thom Yorke/Burial/Four Tet, Cheer Accident, Robyn Hitchcock, George Harrison, Jane Weaver, Bee Gees, Bhopal's Flowers, Peter Gabriel, North Sea Radio Orchestra and much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD takomaradio.org , 94.3FM 1/4/21.
The Winter Solstice/Grand Conjunction/2020 Hindsight episode (w/John Paige), featuring the Rockcontinuum 2020 Top Ten, and featuring only music released in 2020 including 'chunes from the Necks, Crowded House, Mannamirage, Sufjan Stevens, Asteroid No. 4, Richard Thompson, Green Gartside, Randy Newman, Wire, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Good Sad Happy Bad, Teenage Fanclub, the Young Sinclairs and much, much more. A quick refresher or introduction to some of the best new music of the year. Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3FM takomaradio.org on 12/21/20.
This week's Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige), features new music from The Beginner's Mynd, Len Price 3, Secret Colours and others, blended in with the likes of Hatfield and the North, Small Faces, John Lennon, Spirit, Olivia Tremor Control, Zombies, Billy Nichols, Anthony Moore, Split Enz, Shins, the Millenium, the Chemistry Set, Love and so much more. Originally broadcase on WOWD 12/7/20.
The next installment of the biweekly Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) featuring new music from Teenage Fanclub, Half Japanese, Sufjan Stevens, Carl Stone and others, folded in with tunes by Crowded House, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Rolling Stones, Sam Phillips, Robyn Hitchcock, Scritti Politti, Donovan, Tintern Abbey, Grateful Dead, Triptides, Traveling Wilburys, Robert Wyatt, Eire Apparent, Cate Le Bon and much more, including a mini treatise on Rock and Roll incantations. Originally broadcast on Monday, Nov. 23rd 4 - 6pm on WOWD takomaradio.org, 94.3fm)
Now that we can breathe out again, this week's episode of the Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) aims to act as a balm and restorative, with new music from Crowded House, Little Barrie/Malcom Catto, Jane Weaver, Code Girl (w/Robert Wyatt) & Good Sad Happy Bad arm in arm with tunes by Jack Bruce, Popnoname, Eric Burdon, XTC, Spirit, Divine Comedy, Procol Harum, Heaven 17, Hollies, Genesis, Chills, Of Montreal, Kinks, the Cure, George Harrison and much more. Originally broadcast Monday, November 9, 4pm on WOWD 94.3, takomaradio.org,
Indulge yourself in this week's Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) for some wistful, autumnal tunes, a mini tribute to Gordon Haskell, a couple of Halloween related songs and music from Good Sad Happy Bad, Quiet Sun, Odyssey and Oracle, Devo, Air, Hollies, King Crimson, XTC, Sufjan Stevens, Petrals, Fontaines DC, Kinks and many other assorted treats. Originally broadcast Monday, October 26th on WOWD 94.3 fm, takomaradio.org.
Dive into this week's episode of the Rockcontinuum, which is a bit of an 'odds 'n' sods' program with new music from Mary Halvorson's Code Girl (w/Robert Wyatt), Shins, Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog, Deerhoof and others, mixed with the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Kate Bush, XTC, Dylan, the Move, Everly Bros., Kinks, Lennon, Bonzo Dog Band, Sunday All Over The World, Wire, Kaleidoscope, Beach Boys, Zappa and so much more for your pleasure in our present state. Originally broadcast on WOWD Monday, October 12th, 2020
Set sail with Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) this week) for new music from Field Music, Sufjan Stevens, Asteroid No. 4, Michael Rother and others, mixed w/tunes by Mick Ronson, Love, Robert Wyatt, Byrds, John Martyn, XTC, Richard Thompson, Bryan Ferry, Steppenwolf, Kelly Lee Owens, Manfred Mann, Aliens & Split Enz , to name a few. And with a tang 'o' the sea shanties theme. Originally broadcast WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org.
Streaming directly to you; the latest Rockcontinuum Episode (w/John Paige). New music from Kelly Lee Owens w/John Cale, Secret Machines, the Doves & Aksak Maboul, mixed with 'chunes from Small Faces, Thom Yorke, Silver Apples, Gong, New Pornographers, Fontaines DC, Doors, Split Enz, Peter Blegvad, XTC, Flaming Lips, Caribou and much more. Mini theme about mind's eye. Eye opening music originally broadcast on WOWD 9/14/20.
This week's audio cocktail from Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) . Mini-themes include the circus and the (imaginary) summer. New music from the Doves, Sufjan Stevens and Deerhoof w/ Wadada Leo Smith, mixed with Randy Newman, Chemistry Set, Robyn Hitchcock, Bee Gees, Super Furries, Billy Nicholls, King Crimson, George Harrison, Fountains of Wayne, Roy Wood, United States of America, Manfred Mann and much more. Originally broadcast 8/31/20 on WOWD 94.3Fm, takomaradio.org
Voyage into the post dog days of this (phantom) summer with the Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige). New music from the likes of Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, El Goodo, Colorama and Wire mingling with the Aliens, Kinks, Tame Impala, Sufjan Stevens, Mothers of Invention, Cosmic Rough Riders, Roxy Music, Beck, Love and much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD takomapark.org on Monday, August 17.
Rockcontinuum episode of Monday, August 3, 2020. New music from Colorama, Richard Thompson, Asteroid No. 4 & Wire and others, surrounded by tunes by Pixies, Mothers, Kinks, Can, 801, Bonzos, Moodies, Traffic, Circulatory System, Super Furries and so much more. Music to embrace and escape the now. (Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3FM, takomaradio.org).
Midsummer Rockcontinuum with John Paige; more songs about astronauts and His Endlessness. Plus; new music from Odessey And Oracle, Yello, Doves, Joe Ghatt, Asteroid No. 4, Aksak Maboul and others. But, wait, that's not all; curated tunes from Matching Mole, Brian Wilson/Van Dyke Parks, Quantum Jump, Stones, Gruff Rhys, Randy Newman, XTC, Talk Talk, Kinks, Komputer, John Lennon, Lilac Times and much more. Tune in and enjoy the cosmic sunshine.(Originally broadcast July 20, 4 - 6 pm on WOWD takomaradio.org, 94.3FM)
Latest bi-weekly ration of Rockcontinuum with John Paige - post 4th, phantom summer reverie edition with new music from Sufjan Stevens, Mannamirage, Joe Ghatt, Asteroid No. 4, Scritti Politti, Bhopal's Flowers, Small Breed and others interlaced with tunes by the Move, Kate Bush, Marbles, Byrds, Neil Finn, Eric Burdon, XTC, Thinkman, Bowie, Olivia Tremor Control and Rolling Stones to name but a few. Hope you can grab a cool drink and turn it up. Originally broadcast 7-6-20 on WOWD, Takoma Park MD.
Broadcast yesterday. Podcast today. Latest episode of the Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) with new music from groups like Scritti Politti, Doves, Aksak Maboul, Owen Pallet, Sonic Boom & Elephant Stone folded in with a deluxe assortment of songs from the Kinks, Split Enz, Bowie, Jenny Hval, King Crimson, Young Sinclairs, Bee Gees, Jack Bruce, Broken Bells, Asteroid No. 4, Lennon, Kraftwerk, Zappa and their ilk, just for your listening pleasure. Originally broadcast on WOWD (94.3FM takomaradio.org) 6/22/20.
Rockcontinuum (with John Paige) returns to it's regularly scheduled broadcast as I advance masked into this mixed up, muddled up, shook up world, brimming with new tunes, including those from Red Skylark, the Necks, Neil Finn, Levitation Room, Randy Newman, Deerhoof and the Small Breed mixed in w/tracks by Billy Nichols, the Kinks, EOB, Syd Barrett, Rolling Stones, Kevin Ayers, King Crimson, Lothar and the Hand People and much more. Also a tribute to Rupert Hine, a trio of uplifting (?) tunes, as well as some songs about lunar offspring, all somehow assiduously sandwiched into one Rockcontinuum program for your listening pleasure!
This week's episode of the Rockcontinuum with John Paige aims to help you both face the world, and leave it behind for a while, with new music from Heliocentrics, Caribou, Black Arts Lab and Six Organs of Admittance, but mostly vintage tunes from Jack Bruce, Hollies, Bowie, Mutton Birds, Genesis, Broken Bells, Roxy Music, Spirit, 801, Green Pajamas, Lovin' Spoonful and much more for your listening pleasure. (Originally broadcast Monday 4 -6pm, WOWD 94.3FM, takomaradio.com)
The latest Rockcontinuum episode features a deluxe assortment of new tunes (Elephant Stone, Sufjan Stevens, Tame Impala, EOB, of Montreal & Wire) mixed with older faves and deep cuts (Everly Brothers/Randy Newman, Love, Grip Weeds, Zappa/Mothers, Van Dyke Parks, Radiohead, Bowie, Beginner's Mynd, Bonzo Dog Band, The Grays, Andy Partridge and Captain Beefheart/reimagined and much more). Only on the Rockcontinuum (4 - 6pm, WOWD-LP, 94.3FM, takomaradio.org). And it's absolutely free!
If you that love rock (esp. the classic, modern, psych, baroque, kraut, prog, folk, space & electronic varieties) might I suggest the latest Rockcontinuum Episode (originally broadcast on WOWD FM 94.3, takomaradio.org 2/17/20) featuring a deluxe assortment , including new music from the likes of EOB, Wire, Tame Impala, Electric Looking Glass, Elephant Stone, Mooon & Of Montreal mixed in with gems from Rain Parade, Alan Price, Jacco Gardner, Stones, Kraftwerk, Genesis, Zombies, Neil & Liam Finn, Mick Softley, Bowie, Triptydes and much more.
Search for bluer skies on the February 3rd Episode of the Rockcontinuum. With a mix of new and old modern rock tunes, including 801, Circulatory System, Wire, Polyphonic Spree, John Lennon, the Who, Matching Mole, Nicolas Godin, Neil Innes, North Sea Radio Orchestra (w/John Greaves), Of Montreal, Robyn Hitchcock, Marmalade, Cate Le Bon & Branford Cox and much more. Originally broadcast WOWD 94.3 FM, takomaradio.org.
Let the Rockcontinuum lure you into two hours of new and vintage modern rock music with new music from Olden Yolk, Wire, Of Montreal, Black Arts Lab, Six Organs of Admittance, Levitation Room, Field Music & the Young Sinclairs mixed in with the likes of the Byrds, Left Banke, Julian Lynch, Spirit, XTC, Richard Thompson, Roxy Music, Mooon, Kinks, Cate Le Bon and much more. (Originally broadcast Monday, Jan. 20th on WOWD-LP 94.3, takomaradio.org.
Yesterday's Rockcontinuum today; an aural restorative for the post holidays, back-to-work week. The first Rockcontinuum for the New Year features a mini-tribute to Neil Innes (w/music from Bonzos, Innes, Rutles), new music from Mooon, Young Sinclairs and Sean O'Hagan (High Llamas) with 'chunes from Mick Ronson, Kevin Ayers, Robyn Hitchcock, Divine Comedy, the La's, Blues Project, Wire, Roy Wood, Gruff Rhys, The Who, Scritti Politti, Thom Yorke and much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD-FM 94.3, takomaradio.org.
A musical treat for the holidays, featuring the 2019 Rockcontinuum Top Ten Albums of the Year, a mini-Baba Ram Dass tribute and unlikely Christmas songs from the likes of Roxy Music, the Monkees, Robert Fripp, etc. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday and thanks for listening to the Rockcontinuum.
A portable feast for the ears on this week's episode of the Rockcontinuum (with John Paige, originally broadcast on WOWD-LP 94.3FM, takomaradio.org on 12/9/19) with a treasure trove of tunes, new and older, including Julian Lynch, John Cale, EOB (from Radiohead), Chad & Jeremy, Moon Duo, Of Montreal, Donovan, Beck, Frank Zappa, Smoke Fairies, King Crimson, Blue Nile, Bryan Ferry and so much more, sculpted into a two hour treat for your ears.
Thanksgiving Week episode of the Rockcontinuum (with restored ending) begins with an hypnotic induction to fortify you for the Holiday, some songs about moles, pigs and walruses, new music from Elephant Stone, Beck and Moon Duo, sprinkled in with a few Thanksgiving Songs, plus with music from Can, Tame Impala, Ray Davies, Soft Machine, Apples in Stereo, Spirit, Dukes of Stratosphear, Jenny Hval, Byrds, JB Dunckel, Beatles and so much more. This Monday, 4 - 6pm on WOWD 94.3, takomaradio.org .
Yesterday's Rockcontinuum today! A dive into this week's Rockcontinuum (Monday, 4 - 6pm, WOWD 94.3FM, takomaradio.org ) would reveal the following; new music from Elephant Stone, Deerhunter, Allah-Las, Cate Le Bon/Branford Cox, an obscure Dukes of Stratosphear track mixed with tunes by Moon Duo, Richard Thompson, New Pornographers, Spirit, Parquet Courts, Martin Newell, The Doors, Thom Yorke, more on the pronunciation of Ray Davies surname, some words from Aldous Huxley, and much more, sculpted into a two hour deluxe mix for your ears.
Special Rockcontinuum Episode with Steve Lorber and John Paige for WOWD Week (edited), with old and new music from Small Faces to the New Pornographers, from Kinks to the Allah-La's. Originally broadcast on WOWD-LP 94.3FM, takomaradio.org.
Today is our day at the WOWD fundraiser 2-4 PM -ROCKCONTINUUM (94.3, takomaradio.org) and for Your pleasure understanding and hopefully patronage-I have include here --one of my better shows--its one hour in length--the first hour is a great set of music(If I may be so bold to pat myself on the back) and the second half hour is my tribute to my best friend who recently departed Buddy--I think you will like it.
Columbus/Indigenous People's Day Episode of Rockcontinuum with new music from Sean O'Hagan (High Llamas), Broken Bells, The Lilac Time & Jim Noir intermingling with Incredible String Band,Tim Presley, Love, Fat White Family, Stones, Gruff Rhys, Dylan, 75 Dollar Bill, Randy Newman, Kinks, Fripp, 23rd Turnoff, Love, Cate Le Bon, a few references to Columbus, and much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD-LP (94.3, takomaradio.org)
John Paige filling in for Steve Lorber, and trying, in vain, to present a 'Lorber-esque' Program. With garage, kitsch & retro 'chunes from Eire Apparent, The Move, Everly Brothers, Allah-La's, Cream, Love Band w/Johnny Echols, Captain Beefheart, the Five Americans, the Nightcrawlers, King Crimson, Monkees, Small Faces and much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD-LP, Monday, October 7th.
Retrospective and zeitgeist on this week's (9-30-19) Rockcontinuum. New releases include Cate Le Bon/Bradford Cox, New Pornographers, Gruff Rhys, Moon Duo, Jenny Hval & Hitchcock/Partridge, with songs from Fred Frith and the Fred Frith Trio intermixed with Hollies, White Fence, Cream, Sufjan Stevens, Zappa/Mothers, Fat White Family, Byrds, Camera, Bowie, Chills, Donovan, Deerhunter, Rutles and much more, curated into a two hour musical package for your listening pleasure.
Captured from the Airwaves, yesterday's Rockcontinuum today, with new music from Andy Partridge/Robyn Hitchcock, Gruff Rhys, Guaxe, the New Pornographers, Jenny Hval and others mixed in with songs by Love, Fred Frith Trio, Faust, Kinks, Cornelius, The Who, King Crimson and much more, all wrapped up in a 2 hour program. (Originally broadcast on WOWD-FM 9/16/19.)
Labor Day Episode, where the likes of David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, the Doors, Brian Eno and the Who socialize with the New Pornographers, the Dukes of Stratosphear, Deerhunter, Family, the Music Machine, Wire, Fat White Family, Cate Le Bon, Parquet Courts, Beginner's Mynd, Divine Comedy, United States of America and much more. Only on WOWD (FM 94.3, takomaradio.org). Originally broadcast 9/2/19.
A 'deep summer' set in the Rockcontinuum, with new music from Gruff Rhys, the Triptides and Thom Yorke, mixed with deep cuts by Pearls Before Swine, Donovan, Velvet Underground, Broken Bells, David Bowie, Left Banke, Bonzo Dog Band, Colorama, Henry Cow, Cloud Eleven, Allah-Las, National Health, Divine Comedy, Beck and much more. Originally broadcast on WOWD-FM, (94.3FM, takomaradio.org) on 8/19/19.
Rockcontinuum with Steve Lorber presents heat wave inspired music, the most obscure Pakistani Garage tunes imaginable. Also discovery of a lost treasure on curios rarities and forgotten gems. Originally broadcast on WOWD 7/29/19.
This week's Rockcontinuum with Casey Rae, author of the new book; 'William Burroughs and the Cult of Rock and Roll', explores the widespread influence of William Burroughs on Rock Music, with music by the likes of David Bowie, Patti Smith, Soft Machine, Rolling Stones, Kurt Cobain, Material, Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground, the Beatles and more. Also featured is new music by the Allah-La's, New Pornographers, Pere Ubu, 75 Dollar Bill et. al. Originally broadcast on WOWD-LP 94.3fm, takomaradio.org 8/5/19)
You're traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of words and music but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. Your next stop, the Rockcontinuum Zone (originally broadcast Monday 7-22-19, 4 - 6pm with John Paige on WOWD 94.3fm, takomaradio.org). Featuring new music from Flaming Lips, Jacco Gardner, Africa Express (w/Damon Albarn and Gruff Rhys) Jenny Hval, Thom Yorke & Triptides, joined with tunes by the John Cale, Kinks, Randy Newman, This Heat, Rolling Stones, Faust, 75 Dollar Bill, Pugwash and much more for a dreamy summer program with Sharks in the Water, Tropical Nights and This Heat!
Interview with Romantic Warrior's Adele Schmidt and Jose Zegarra Holder, progressive music documentary filmmakers, whose latest film is 'Krautrock (Part 1)'. Plus music from Spirit to Scritti Politti, Lothar and the Hand People to 75 Dollar Bill. (Originally broadcast on WOWD 94.3FM on 7/18/19)
First Rockcontinuum Episode of the Summer with a mix of current and past modern rock from Beefheart to Le Bon, from Left Banke to Divine Comedy from Split Enz to Jane Weaver.Originally broadcast on WOWD-FM.
On this edition (june17, 2019) of Rockcontinuum-- The producers and writers behind PUNK THE CAPITOL -James June Schneider, Paul Bishow and Sam Lavine give us the inside scoop on all aspects of this soon to debut DC Historical Documentary Film on the legendary Punk Movement--77-84. Also on the this Panel is Slickee Boy Impresario Kim Kane & Grand Poobah--Jeff Krulik--I also do a reading from John Waters Book where he talks about Moulty of the legendary garage band the Barbarians--great fun-great info and plenty of technical failure--a punk experience
This week's Rockcontinuum with John Paige, (originally broadcast 6/10/19 on, WOWD 94.3,takomaradio.org) features new music from Divine Comedy, Jane Weaver, Cate Le Bon & Sufan Stevens amidst gems from Split Enz, John Cale, Slapp Happy, Lucille Furs, Bjork, Roxy Music, Jim Noir, Peter Gabriel and so much more, packed into a succinct 2 hour aural restorative.
Listen as Sergo Manager of Pussy Riot/GRU agent/world class disc jockey 1972--introduces washington DC Culture warrior gonzo Journalist EDDIE DEAN
On this week's Rockcontinuum (with John Paige), we'll be mixing old and current 'chunes, and featuring new music from Cate Le Bon, Gong, Fat White Family, Lucille Furs, JB Dunckel (from Air), Cloud Eleven and the new single from the Love Band (w/Johnny Echols), mixed with music from the likes of Deerhunter, Talking Heads, Neil & Liam Finn, Kinks, Olivia Tremor Control, Dukes of Stratosphere, Tame Impala, Radiohead, Wondermints, Roxy Music and much more for your listening enjoyment.
On this week's edition of Rockcontinuum (with John Paige), new music from Divine Comedy, Bitw and Cate Le Bon and others, mixed with music from the likes of Circulatory System, the Blue Nile, Super Furry Animals, Donovan, Jane Weaver, Ultramarine, the Nocturnes, Peter Blegvad, Euros Child, Rolling Stones, Soft Machine, White Fence, Ian Dury and so much more, all sculpted into a 2 hour oasis for your auditory enjoyment.
On this Rockcontinuum(april 7th 4-6 pm--94.3FM, takomaradio.org) I come to you with no great ideas except that I anticipate a nice summer day-good first set-broken ideas colliding --some Rockcontinuum historical curiosities(my new regular feature)Finally Jack Irish and my big break thru about the series--then total mayhem as we dodge the PC police.
Latest Rockcontinuum Radio Program with John Paige (originally broadcast on WOWD 4/29/19) features new music from Cate Le Bon, mixed with songs by United States of America, Nik Bartsch's Ronin, The Move, Tame Impala, Kew Rhone, Deerhunter, The Who, Steve Hillage, Robert Wyatt, Kate Bush, Captain Beefheart, Divine Comedy and much more. New music from the past, present and everlasting now for your aural enjoyment.
Yesterday's 'spring-loaded' edition of Rockcontinuum with new music from Charles Hayward, Tame Impala and Robert Wyatt (well, new to me, anyway) mixed in with tunes by Cate Le Bon, Air, Byrds, Super Furries, Rain Parade, Hatfield and the North, New Pornographers, Race Horses, Rolling Stones, White Fence, Roxy Music and much more, and a song it was incumbent on me to play today(w/slight variations). Originally broadcast on WOWD FM 94.3 takomaradio.org
Fund, fund, fund on the Radiobahn; a special edition of the Rockcontinuum w/both Steve and John for our fundraising drive for WOWD (94.3, takomaradio.org), edited for your listening enjoyment. New music from Cate Le Bon, Cactus Blossoms, Tame Impala and others, with some April, some Fool songs, and mini Bowie-Roxy-Eno sets. and 'chunes by Mutton Birds, Zappa/Mothers, Love, Beginner's Mynd, Robert Wyatt and much more.
Just in time for Spring, here's the latest Rockcontinuum Program (w/John Paige) originally broadcast 3/18/19 on WOWD-FM, 94.3, and brimming with tunes by the likes of Ultramarine, Beginner's Mynd, XTC, Michael Rother, Spirit, Peter Blegvad, Bowie, Future Clouds and Radar, Janelle Monae, Pink Floyd, Deerhunter, a mini-tribute to Hal Blaine, and more to carry you into the new season.
Fun show featuring---Motor City Power featuring , The Sonic Rendevous Band,MC5/Stooges /dictators --also Music and spoken word segments from the Rebel TV show--lots of fun good music--and the strangest rock song with the strangest rock lyrics--music mayhem guaranteed.
This week's installment of the Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) featuring a mini-tribute to Mark Hollis and Talk Talk, musings on Yesterday and Today & Skip Groff with music from Crowded House, Lost Crowns, Scritti Politti, Chills, Robert Wyatt, Family, Zappa and the Mothers, Super Furry Animals, Gong and others. Two hours of curated aural enjoyment for your pleasure.
This Show is a Tribute to Skipp Groff legendary Washington DC all round Music Man. Robbie White Co-hosts---stories memories and great tunes---You will like it!
Latest Rockcontinuum Episode (originally broadcast on WOWD FM on 2/18/19) with John Paige, 2 hours of music sculpted for your late winter enjoyment; including new tunes from Super Furry Animals, Fred und Lisa and Keep Min 2 Dot, mixed with 'chunes by the likes of Colorama, Wire, the Chemistry Set, Robyn Hitchcock, Cotton Mather, White Fence, Roxy Music, Deerhunter, Beginner's Mynd, XTC, Vivian Stanshall and much more.
Rockcontinuum (w/John Paige) originally broadcast 2/4/19 on WOWD (94.3 FM, link; takomaradio.org) featuring new music from White Fence, Lost Crowns and Broken Bells alongside tunes from Olivia Tremor Control, Captain Beefheart, Finns, Deerhunter, Left Banke, Doves, Harry Nilsson and Blur, amongst others. New music in context of their predecessors on the Rockcontinuum.
On this week's Rockcontinuum (with John Paige WOWD-FM, Originally broadcast Monday, 4 - 6 PM, 94.3, takomaradio.org) Music to revivify winter spirits with new tunes from Deerhunter, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Chemistry Set, Charlotte Gainsbourg and others, surrounded by music from Anthony Moore, King Crimson, Flaming Lips, Spirit, Teenage Fanclub, Steve Gunn, Apples in Stereo, Dylan, XTC, Tomorrow, Lloyd Cole, John Foxx, Talk Talk and much more.
Listen to the My first show of the year featuring a new trak by Abaad Behram(Razz/Johnny Bombay) New MD outside discovery Jaymes McDougal---Killer Jazz R&B Set featuring British gangster sounds of Zoot Money/Duffy Power/Graham Bond/Desmond Dekker & the typical mayhem and dysfunction you've come to expect
Rockcontinuum 1-7-19 with John Paige, featuring the Rockcontinuum 2018 Top 10 albums, and new music from Alexander Tucker, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Dowling Poole and others, mixed with tunes by Love, Of Montreal (w/Janelle Monae), Bowie, Soundtracks of Our Lives, Deerhunter, Byrds, XTC, Moby Grape and much more. All squeezed into a 2 hour deluxe assortment for your ears. Originally broadcast on WOWD RM 94.3 takomaradio.org on 1/7/19.
Special Edition; Sounds like Christmas; a holiday assortment of tunes which sound like the Christmas Season (at least to me), whether they have Christmas themes or not. Expect chiming and tintinnabulation, good music for holiday listening as foreground or background, with few disruptions and no heavy sledding for your seasonal enjoyment. With songs by Sufjan Stevens, Randy Newman, Robyn Hitchcock, Jeff Buckley, Syd Barrett, Neil Finn, Gorki’s Zygotic Mynci, John Cale and much more. With spoken interludes from Sir Henry & the Fabs. (Originally broadcast Monday, 12/24, 4 - 6pm on WOWD FM 94.3, takomaradio.org)
Holiday show in 3 movements--Plus Jeff Krulik Promoting the Great Butch Willis Documentary debuting at the Black--wild and wooly!!
Rockcontinuum with John Paige, originally broadcast 12-10-18 on WOWD-FM 94.3 takomaradio.org. In this penultimate 2018 episode of Rockcontinuum with John Paige, we feature a mix of new and old modern rock and pop, with new music from Sufjan Stevens, Acid House Ragas & Pugwash mixed with John Cale, White Fence, Jack Bruce, Van Dyke Parks, Camera, Kinks, White Fence, Mannamirage, Phil Manzanera, Cate Le Bon, Chills, Robyn Hitchcock and much more. A pre-holiday feast for the ears
-join me for a unique Set of Moody Dark sexual Female /dirge ditties-Our second installment of -"I Programmed your restaurant.," "The Tasty Diner"--------- music to enhance the dining experience and atmosphere---..... the legendeary "Summer With Monika --the Flamin Groovies latest album and cool tunes galore
In celebration of the Byrd's Sweetheart of the Rodeo tour coming to Strathmore on 12/3, we have a 'Roots of Sweetheart of the Rodeo' Special, playing the original & Byrd's versions of the songs on the album, with some comments by Chris Hillman. Also featuring new music from Beginner's Mynd, Deerhunter, Grip Weeds & Camera, in addition to tunes from Procol Harum, Bhopal's Flowers, Spirit, Mannamirage & Roxy Music.
This week's edition of the Rockcontinuum (originally broadcast 11/12/18 on WOWD-LP 94.3FM, takomaradio.org), with special guest multi-instrumentalist Dave Newhouse from the Muffins, Manna/Mirage, Moon Men, Diratz, Homonculus Res and other groups. Interview starts about an hour into the program and includes music from his new album 'Rest of the World'.
Special edition of Rockcontinuum, with both John Paige and Steve Lorber for WOWD Fundraising Drive (edited) with talk, station info and, of course, have a full program of old and new music from the likes of the Dukes of Stratosphear, Peter Gabriel, Robert Wyatt, Wire, the Byrds, the Chemistry Set and Gong, among others, with new music from Bhopal's Flower's, Richard Thompson, Gulp, a brand new track from Manna Mirage (Dave Newhouse) and much more.
A wild jagged show-----crazy things happened including a panic attack but if you can get past that--We played the most disturbing Halloween song ever----a set of american garage bands playing songs about the Beatles--and their tone wasn't necessarily "loving" and the symbiotic bond Between Hank Marvin/Mark Knofler & Richard Thompson-
Tune into rock music's collective unconscious on the Rockcontinuum with John Paige, on WOWD-FM 94.3, takomaradio.org. New music from Picturebox, Donny McClaslin, Gulp, Tim Hecker & Bhopal's Flowers merged with tunes from Gruff Rhys, Lothar and the Hand People, Richard and Linda Thompson, the Move, Silver Apples, the Doors, Neil & Liam Finn, TC&I, the Kinks, Roxy Music and much more.
On this week's edition of Rock Continuum (with Steve Lorber), we revealed the the most powerful rock song in the last 40 years--The Flamin Groovies, "The End of the World," --we talked about Eric Church and played a few songs, and ended--with our new feature--"I programmed your restaurant," with a wild set of music that should accompany a visit to an Indian Restaurant--All this & more....
Welcome October in with a harvest of new music from the Rockcontinuum with John Paige (Monday, October 1, 4 - 6 pm on WOWD-LP 94.3, takomaradio.org). New music from Bhopal's Flowers, Sam Phillips, Mystic Braves, Richard Thompson, Chills, 'Soft Machine', Neil Finn, Marc Ribot and others, mixed with songs from the Kinks, Phil Manzanera, Robyn Hitchcock, Gruff Rhys, Captain Beefheart and more, with Jefferson Airplane songs in honor of Marty Balin.
Sept.24th episode of Rock Continuum . Where else in the course of 2 hours can you find The Yardbirds,Herb Alpert & the tijuana brass/Hugh Cornwall/Mr. Acker Bilk/Bunk Dogger/Peanut Butter Conspiracy & Mary Hopkins--- all mixed together in one headset of a stew.
Enjoy--Mistakes and all a wild episode of Rock Continuum with Guest Ghengis Kim Kane. Kim came to Battle steve in episode 2 of music wars. Both contenders carpet bombed the airwaves with wild freakout rock never heard on internet or terresterial radio--A wild time had by all-Mistakes Galore---Lots of fun--lots of tunes
Labor Day Episode of Rockcontinuum with John Paige (originally broadcast Monday, Sept. 3 from 4 - 6pm on WOWD (94.3 FM, takomaradio.org), with new music from Neil & Liam Finn, Beaulieu Porch and a new (old) Kinks song, in addition to music from Bowie, Slapp Happy, Gruff Rhys, Cate Le Bon, Soft Machine, Van Dyke Parks, Love and many more. Also some skewed 'work' and holiday songs. Music from the past, present and everlasting now.
A veritable garden of Rock Delights with music from 1965 to last week; new tunes from the Necks, Immersion (w/Colin Newman), Paul Steel and others mixed with songs from Fripp/Sylvian, Small Faces, Gavin Friday, Neil Finn, Air, the Zombies, Tame Impala and many more. With a 3 song set of Caroline tunes (all melodic, none sweet). Music from the past, present and everlasting now.